"This one-of-a-kind book is perfect for both clients and lawyers, saving time and money, outlining what's involved, and providing peace of mind."

Everyone seeks to avoid getting into a lawsuit, but what do you do if this does happen? Getting sued for medical malpractice is one of the most traumatic events of a physician's career. This text will guide doctors and physicians through the process from the moment they receive a summons until the after-trial appeal process. Containing valuable information that physicians need to know to prevent making critical mistakes that can hurt their case With strategies explained to maximize their chances of a defendant's verdict. Including vital information on how to change your attorney, act at the deposition and dress for court, Navigating through what is a mysterious and terrifying process in non-legalese language that is easy to understand including what makes patients angry, strategies for coping, sample questions and tips on answering them to what happens in court and how to continue if there is a bad outcome.

Whether you are contemplating a lawsuit or involved in one currently, Surviving Litigation is an essential guide to help you take control of a situation that can often feel like an uncontrollable freefall through the American court system. With more than twenty years of experience in personal injury litigation, the author has litigated everything from routine auto accidents to complex multimillion dollar catastrophic injury cases in both state and federal courts. In each chapter, he will walk you through the process and strategy issues confronting those either currently involved in or anticipating lawsuits today. Specific topics covered include representation, litigation expense, basic legalese, the discovery process, and strategies for case resolution, among others. This book is a must-have for anyone, plaintiff or defendant, who hopes to obtain the best outcome in his or her case. Simply understanding whats next and knowing the questions you should be asking your lawyer will enable you to more effectively navigate the process toward a successful resolution.

This book is a journal I kept when I was a defendant in a medical malpractice lawsuit. It describes what happened, as well as my reactions, thoughts, and feelings--and how the litigation affected my life and other lives. To my knowledge a work of this kind has never been published. Physicians should read this book. Patients should read this book. It's a survival guide for everybody.

Information that reduces the panic factor, familiarizes you with legal language, and helps you overcome misconceptions when commonplace legal issues arise. “The first thing we do, we kill all the lawyers”; Shakespeare may have had a point, but the truth is, from time to time, we all could use a good attorney. This survival guide won’t replace legal counsel, but by stating your rights plainly, it can help with some pretty weighty matters—including prenups, breaking apartment leases, immigration, and workplace discrimination. Ronald M. Benrey helps solve basic legal quibbles at home, at work, and even on vacation. He provides an understanding of central legal principles, explains key vocabulary, and helps readers to overcome familiar misconceptions. Topics include: Workplace rights Prenups and postnups Identity theft Disputes with neighbors New rules of personal bankruptcy Your rights as a tenant—and a landlord Living wills and power of attorney Police searches of your home and car And many more